KATHMANDU: Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has banned low standard plastic bags from today. “We have banned polythene bags in the city from today,” said Shanta Ram Pokhrel, KMC spokesperson. “In the first phase — 15 days — we will carry out publicity campaign, then we will fine violators,” he said. Anyone carrying black plastic bags […]
December 15, 2012
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Yomari Stuffed with goodness : Festivals in Nepal
KATHMANDU: Food and culture are closely associated. In our culture, each food item has a special significance with a particular celebration or festivity. There is always some kind of special treat waiting to delight those who celebrate that particular festival. And Yomari is one such delicacy that has close ties with different festivals especially of […]
December 4, 2012
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Pushpa Basnet of Nepal named 2012 CNN Hero of the Year
This is the victory of every Nepali By CNN and wire services | Dec 02, 2012Pushpa Basnet of Nepal was named 2012 CNN Hero of the Year. Basnet supports children who otherwise would be incarcerated with their parents in Nepal. She started a home in Kathmandu where children can receive education, food, medical care, and […]
November 27, 2012
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Nepal’s population rises to 26‚494‚505
Nepal’s population rises to 26‚494‚505 KATHMANDU: Nepal’s population has risen to 26,494,505 over the past 10 years — an increase by 3,34,3081, according to a new census, with the annual growth rate of 1.35 per cent. Women in the country outnumber men by almost 80 lakh, with female population counted at 13,645,463 (51.5 per cent) […]
November 25, 2012
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Job Available (Vacancy announcement)
A Reputed travel Agency is seeking Energetic matured candidate for the following post; Position: Receptionist. Location of job: Thamel, Kathmandu. Send request if you are interested on following email with your personal details. If you are selected, will call for the interviews. Email: job@local.com.np Note: minimum qualification should be Bachelor, Female candidates are encourage to apply. Closer to […]
October 17, 2012
Ncell to introduce nano SIM in Nov
Ncell is introducing nano SIM card by early November, the private GSM operator said in a statement on Tuesday. Nano SIMs are smaller than the regular SIMs and they are used in Apple´s iPhone 5. “As of now customers are cutting their SIM cards which has resulted in damaged SIM cards that needs to be […]
October 14, 2012
Four cable cars to be operated soon
The government has planned to run four cable cars in various part of the nation. The study found at least four places of the country has been feasible for the cable cars. As per the study, Sunsari- Dhankuta, Kalikot, Doti and Kavrepalanchok has been selected for the cars. The places are found viable to be […]
October 11, 2012
5th Carpet Mega Sale 2012
Date: Oct 10,2012 to Oct 17,2012 Category : Fair and Expo Direction Nepal Pvt Ltd is organising ‘5th Carpet Mega Sale 2012’ on October 10-17 at UWTC Building, Tripureshwor for the fifth time. The sale aims to bring various Nepali manufacturers under a single roof and help promote Nepali carpet industry.Crafted In Nepal,Unmatched Quality,Unrivaled Design,Affordable […]
October 9, 2012
World’s longest ZIP – Flyer in Nepal
Pokhara, a touristic hub of Nepal which attracts many tourists for its natural beauty and the opportunity of other adventure sports has introduced another new product for adventure tourism. Zip flying is the newest adventure activity in Nepal and zip flyer in Pokhara is the world’s most extreme zipline that starts from 5032 ft in […]
October 5, 2012
New jungle trail for tourists in Sauraha
Chitwan:Sauraha-based tourism entrepreneurs on Thursday opened a new jungle trail for tourists on the occasion of 33th World Tourism Day. The new jungle trail connects Sauraha with Marchauni Khola through Purano Padampur alongside the Rapti River. Tourists walking through the 9 km-long trail will get opportunities to relish bird nests in Padampur, which has been […]
June 16, 2013
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